The Beginning of Our Clinic

The Amrita Pet Care Clinic was first started as a small one room clinic way back in the spring of 1998. Since then in the span of just a decade it has expanded to a complete small animal clinic with facilities that are with the best in Delhi, India. All this has happened because of the grace of my Guru Sri Sri Sadguru Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, popularly called AMMA or the Hugging Saint. Today with more than a thousand regular pets on our roll we are quite well established as one of the leading clinics in East Delhi.

Yet we know that we have miles to go before we rest, the mission is only partially complete. When we started off the main aim was to make pet care pleasurable and affordable to all owners. A pet is a great stress reliever and has been proven by medical science to cure lifestyle ailments like blood pressure etc. After all who does not know of the pleasure got by having a pet receive us at the front door after a hectic day at work!!!

And last but not the least we are not in the race to be the number one clinic. At least we do not aim to have the largest number of patients daily. We have always wanted to have Quality rather than Quantity, or have fewer cases and to resolve them satisfactorily rather than have a packed clinic and unsatisfied clients!!! So don't expect too much of a rush at our end.

Dr Gautam Unny has been a practising Veterinarian since 1992 when he was a student in Chennai. At that time he was fortunate to be taken under the wings of Dr Sridhar and Dr. Sangaran eminent pet practitioners at Annanagar. He learned the fine nuances of pet care at that stage. After passing out in 1997 he was fortunate to work at a leading pet clinic in South Delhi. After 6 months, AMMA his Guru instructed him to start his own clinic and he has been practising on his own since then. Today he has a setup that caters to the needs of a large population of pets across Delhi.

He considers the day AMMA stepped in to his clinic on the 15th of March 1998 and started his work as the greatest day in his life. He considers it to be the turning point of his professional career. He is and will always be indebted to his Guru for this gesture of Hers.

The satisfaction of establishing this practice lies in the ever increasing client base. We have always believed that a satisfied client is the best source of advertisement. The ?Word of mouth publicity? we get is the best compliment our clients could give us and we are obliged to them for this.

We have recently (2011) started a new new grooming unit, dental unit and physiotherapy center to cater to the needs of our clients. For the benefit of our clients we have also introduced in-house X ray, ECG ( electrocardiogram) and ultrasound facilities. By next year we want to get inhalant gas anesthesia and also plan on a laser surgical unit and endoscopy.

Dr Gautam Unny B.V.Sc, M.I.S.V.S.

Registration number: DVC 465, IVC 2562.

Veterinarians Oath

Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of livestock resources, the promotion of public health and the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.

The Beginning of Our Clinic

The Amrita Pet Care Clinic was first started as a small one room clinic way back in the spring of 1998. Since then in the span of just a decade it has expanded to a complete small animal clinic with facilities that are with the best in Delhi, India. All this has happened because of the grace of my Guru Sri Sri Sadguru Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, popularly called AMMA or the Hugging Saint. Today with more than a thousand regular pets on our roll we are quite well established as one of the leading clinics in East Delhi.

Yet we know that we have miles to go before we rest, the mission is only partially complete. When we started off the main aim was to make pet care pleasurable and affordable to all owners. A pet is a great stress reliever and has been proven by medical science to cure lifestyle ailments like blood pressure etc. After all who does not know of the pleasure got by having a pet receive us at the front door after a hectic day at work!!!

And last but not the least we are not in the race to be the number one clinic. At least we do not aim to have the largest number of patients daily. We have always wanted to have Quality rather than Quantity, or have fewer cases and to resolve them satisfactorily rather than have a packed clinic and unsatisfied clients!!! So don?t expect too much of a rush at our end.

Dr Gautam Unny has been a practising Veterinarian since 1992 when he was a student in Chennai. At that time he was fortunate to be taken under the wings of Dr Sridhar and Dr. Sangaran eminent pet practitioners at Annanagar. He learned the fine nuances of pet care at that stage. After passing out in 1997 he was fortunate to work at a leading pet clinic in South Delhi. After 6 months, AMMA his Guru instructed him to start his own clinic and he has been practising on his own since then. Today he has a setup that caters to the needs of a large population of pets across Delhi.

He considers the day AMMA stepped in to his clinic on the 15th of March 1998 and started his work as the greatest day in his life. He considers it to be the turning point of his professional career. He is and will always be indebted to his Guru for this gesture of Hers.

The satisfaction of establishing this practice lies in the ever increasing client base. We have always believed that a satisfied client is the best source of advertisement. The ?Word of mouth publicity? we get is the best compliment our clients could give us and we are obliged to them for this.

We have recently (2011) started a new new grooming unit, dental unit and physiotherapy center to cater to the needs of our clients. For the benefit of our clients we have also introduced in-house X ray, ECG ( electrocardiogram) and ultrasound facilities. By next year we want to get inhalant gas anesthesia and also plan on a laser surgical unit and endoscopy.

Dr Gautam Unny B.V.Sc, M.I.S.V.S.

Registration number: DVC 465, IVC 2562.

Veterinarians Oath

Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of livestock resources, the promotion of public health and the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.

Facilities

We believe our years of experience in handling all kinds of domestic pet animals will make it easy for you as pet owners. We wish to give you the best quality at the most reasonable prices.

WE HAVE A TOTAL OF 8 TABLES FOR EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT AND ARE IN NO HURRY TO SEND THE PATIENT HOME!!!! SO IF THE PATIENT NEEDS TIME, HE GETS IT!!

Dr Unny also is a prolific writer contributing scientific and popular articles for magazines like Pet India, Dogs and Pups, Creature Companions, Femina etc. He is the online consultant for pets.indiatimes.com, pets.bharatmatrimony/xpress etc.He has written popular best sellers like the ?Manual On Dog care? published by Rupa nd Company, ?Dogs? by Ane books etc. You can contact the clinic for details of the book and how to get it also.

We are happy to announce that our latest book A Manual on Dog Training has hit the stands and has been published by the National book trust. It is currently in its 5th reprint and has also been published in Gujrathi.

We have also computerised all the records at our clinic so that clients are not inconvenienced. We send reminders for vaccines and other procedures. All blood and lab reports are maintained on our computer.

Boarding and Day Care: We provide boarding and day-care facilities for your pets at various parts of Delhi. Charges are between Rs 250 and Rs 450 per day.

A Manual on Dog Care

A Manual on Dog Care by Rupa, 2003 A comprehensive guide on dog care with chapters on pup selection, pup care, grooming, training, diseases, pet therapy and lots more. A must for any new dog owner. Cost Rs INR 195 only

A children?s guide to dog breeds, the text to this book has been provided by Dr Unny and many valuable tips on dog care are provided.

Rupa Authors Joke Book

Yes Dr Unny has contributed jokes to this book too!!!!

Dog Breeds

Alsatian or German Shepherd: An all time favourite that is the ideal guard and family dog. Needs a fair amount of space and care and is rather delicate in our hot Delhi climate. Prone to ear and skin infections. As a dog is unparalled in loyalty and is easily trainable.
Rating: * * * *.

Labrador: One of Dr Unny?s favorite breeds and is a docile animal ideal for homes with small children. It rarely bites, in fact it rarely barks too much and is safe with naughty kids. Not a good guard but a good source of emotional support. Prone to obesity. Grooming is minimal but exercise needs to be more. Rating: * * * * *.

Boxer: One of the all time greats, ideal for homes and security. A very hardy breed that tends to drool in hot climates. Very easy to maintain and look after. Not Vicious but a good security asset. Grooming is minimal but needs lots of exercise. Hardly prone to any major ailment. Rating: * * * * *.

Dalmatian: Ideal for city life but needs firm handling as a pup. Prone to skin allergies and also bladder stones. Needs exercise and very little grooming. A good guard that can be stubborn at times. Prone to Deafness which is congenital. Most Dalmatians Dr Unny has seen in Delhi have skin ailments. Rating: * * *.

Doberman: An excellent guard and in the hands of an experienced dog owner is an asset. Will thrive best in large open areas but can manage in small apartments. Has lost popularity in Delhi in the last few years due to extensive inbreeding. Tends to need loads of exercise, minimal grooming and not a fussy eater. Rating: * * *.

Rottweiler: Another top choice guard for large homes. Not suited to live in apartments. Be careful in getting these dogs in homes with very small children. Not a first choice for the novice dog handler. Needs little grooming but lots of exercise. An untrained Rottweiler can be a liability. Rating: * *.

Great Dane: A majestic giant that is one of Dr Unny?s favourites. It has an even temper, easy to maintain, needs little training, is safe with children and is not a fussy eater. Prone to bloat and skin ailments. Still a top Choice for large homes with manpower to provide exercise and food. Rating: * * * * *.

Daschund: A guard family dog that needs little grooming and is not suited for high rises without lifts. Prone to back trouble and skin ailments. Minimal grooming needs and lots of free exercise. Not a fussy eater. Rating: * * *.

Spitz: An all time Delhi favourite that retains popularity due to its cost, minimal care, guarding instincts and cute nature. Not difficult to maintain and is very hardy even in hot climates. Can be temperamental and need lots of grooming. Firm handling will make them good pets. Rating: * * * 1/2*

Cocker Spaniel: This adorable creature finds merit in any household. It is a good guard due to its hearing and sense of smell. Needs lots of grooming and care. Prone to skin, ear infections and warts. Minimal exercise and not a fussy eater. Rating: * * * *.

Lhasa Apso: A beautiful animal that in Delhi is a pity to see. Hardly 10% of the owners do justice to its beautiful coat. Grooming is extensive, can be a fussy eater and exercise is minimal. Rating: *.

The site www.akc.org is a virtual encyclopedia for all breed related details. Be sure to check this site out once before you buy any dog.

The rating provided here is in accordance to the ease of maintainence in Delhi and the average care the breed needs. It also takes in to account the average kinds of dogs Dr Unny has seen in the last decade or so in Delhi, their ailmments etc. It is only a personal choice based on experience.

The New Puppy

A new pup is just like a new born baby????and needs a lot of care, time, energy, patience etc?.

A good start is the best way to an healthy active adult dog. So on this page read about puppy care.

On this page we give you a little knowledge on the selection and initial care of a pup. So what are the signs of a good healthy pup. The first is that it has a good shine on the skin, free of scales and dryness, no discharge from the eyes, straight legs, no pot belly and an active nature.While selecting the best pup observe the following: never chose a pup that growls and runs back. The best pup will happily bound towards you. Overall one feels a sense of closeness to the pup. Never be in a haste to choose a pup. Consult a vet or knowledgeable pet owner. Ask the breeder about past litters, kennel club papers etc. Never choose a pup that is coughing, not eating, having high fever, loose motions or one that is very dull.

Primary care: After getting the pup home the first thing is to consult a veterinarian. Get a proper diet chart. The pup needs to be given medication for worms. The vaccinations need to be started on time either at four or six weeks. The first year has between six to eight vaccines depending on the pup and its breed. Never delay vaccinations.The pup is best given a bath after consultation with the vet. Never use human shampoos. Do not water enter the ear canal. Give a bath only twice a month. Groom your dog daily. Do not use powders on a wet dog.

Toilet training is very important. It is done by taking the pup out after every sleep cycle and every meal. That works out to at least ten times a day. Never procrastinate. Do not let the pup be taken out to a place where there are street dogs and infections till the vaccinations are complete. Wash any area that has been soiled by the pup accidentally by a strong disinfectant to get rid of the smell

Diet: Choose either a good dog food that is commercially available or make a balanced home made diet. A good home made diet consists of proteins (cheese, dals, meat, boiled eggs etc), Carbohydrates (boiled potatoes, fruits etc.) and fats. Avoid chicken and fish bones, chocolates, salt, sweets, spices and oil. A balanced multi vitamin may be given to pups.

Training is very important and has been discussed on a separate page.

Vaccination schedule at our clinic

Week

Vaccine

Comment

4

Distemper/Parvo

Optional

6

Corona

Advisable

8

Distemper 6/1

Compulsary

12

Distemper 6/1/Rabies

Compulsary

16

Distemper 6/1/Rabies

Compulsary

20

Corona

Compulsary

Yearly Leptospira booster vaccination has been made compulsory at our clinic.

Pet Care Tips & Common Myths

On this page we provide you valuable tips to make owning your pet easy and hassle free. If one takes a few easy precautions then eighty percent of the common ailments are avoidable.

Dogs

Deworming: Worms not only make the animal loose weight, appetite and thriftiness they also can cause alternating loose motions and constipation. Dewormers can be oral or injectable and need to be given every three months.

Vaccinations: Are the most important. Some are life saving while others can prevent major problems. They are to be administered on a yearly basis in India because of the endemic nature of the diseases here.

Grooming: Is of vital importance as it improves blood circulation, improves coat condition and helps detect skin parasites. Grooming must be done on a daily basis for longhaired dogs and on alternate days for short-coated dogs. Use a Brush for short-coated dogs and a comb for long coated ones. It also includes bathing, which is best done every fortnight for dogs. Nail cutting must be done on a regular basis while the anal glands need to be expressed every three months.

Feeding: Must be in accordance to the season, age, breed and activity of the dog. In summers provide foods that are rich in fluids while in winters more protein is needed. Young dogs and pups as well as older geriatric animals need more protein in comparison to middle-aged animals. Active animals need twice the amount of energy in comparison to sedate ones. An adult dog needs only one major feed a day, while pups need to be fed five times per day. Breeds with pendulous abdomens can be fed two meals instead of one heavy meal.

Housing: Few realize the importance that a good doghouse plays. The flooring in the house must be firm and marble floors will lead to crooked legs. The house must be draft proof and yet have good ventilation. Keeping a dog tied all day not only is cruel but also makes the dog aggressive. A dog kennel must be one and a half times the size of the animal itself.

Exercise: Keeps the dogs mind healthy and also physically fit. In tropical areas like India it must be done in the cooler times of the day and also never after a full meal. Breeds like the Labrador and the Daschund that tend to put on weight need more exercise. Highly active animals like the Doberman and Rottweilers if enclosed in small areas without free exercise will turn vicious. Each breed has a separate requirement of its exercise.

Veterinary care: All dogs should visit the vet at least twice a year for their annual shots and worm medications. Next, geriatric patients need an annual blood and physical examination to rule out any diseases. At our clinic we firmly believe that ?Prevention is better than cure?.

Cats

They need practically no care in comparison to dogs. It is not without reason that they say that dogs have a boss while the cat is the boss! Cats need to be groomed occasionally and in general they groom themselves and are fastidious in their cleanliness. Grooming does however help remove their coats that would otherwise be ingested to form hairballs. Their housing is little more than a warm bed and try to keep them indoor at nights if possible. In fact try and keep them indoors as long as possible as they tend to wander quite a bit and end up in catfights. If you do not intend to breed the cat neuter it to reduce aimless wandering.

As far as exercise is concerned, they need a little of it. They do however treasure their freedom. Some cats learn to walk on a leash. All cats need mental stimulation and need toys like balls or a ball of wool. A scratching post helps to keep their nails in good shape and if you fail to provide this furniture is in danger of being damaged.

The feeding of a cat differs in the sense that cats need non-vegetarian food at least twice a week, while dogs can survive on a totally vegetarian diet. Cats also need Vit C supplementation in their diet. They need annual vaccinations against Rabies and Feline Distemper.

Rabbits

The housing is the most important aspect. A drought proof enclosure with adequate space for exercise, a porous floor to allow the excreta to fall down, separate day and night enclosures are all important features. Feeding is totally herbivorous with greens, carrots, cereals etc. A log of wood must be provided for the rabbit to gnaw and taper its long incisors. Exercise is a free run within the enclosure. Water must be provided ad-libidum. Rabies shots can be given annually and dewormers every quarter.

Turtles and Tortoises

Turtles are marine while Tortoises are landforms. By law in India it is illegal to own one as they fall under the Wildlife protection act. Feeding is a mixture of herbivorous and carnivorous feeds. The container needs to be cleaned twice a week. They also hibernate for long periods.

Common Dog Myths

Dogs fed only meat do well. False as a pure meat diet leads to imbalance in Calcium and phosphorous leading to weak bones.

Dogs need to conceive. Again false, and bitches are best spayed before their first heat.

Male dogs cock their legs and females squat to urinate. Mostly true but the inverse can occur that is males might squat and females raise their legs!

Dogs that bark don?t bite and vice versa. The worst myth and never trust a dog that you do not know.

You need to feed it every time you eat. Total rubbish! The only time you need to feed the dog is once or twice a day preferably the same time every day.

Dogs need variety in their diet. I have seen dogs live well on a monotonous diet and misbehave when their diet is changed frequently. They then tend to become choosy and finicky eaters. This theory holds true more for small breeds.

Eating grass is normal. Mostly yes, but could also be a sign of worms, gastritis and less fiber in the diet.

Wounds heal well when left open. The more the dog licks its wound especially in summer wounds tend to fester. Bandage the wounds or better still use some bitter spray on them.

Dogs eat their stool due to deficiencies. Coprophagy or stool eating is really a troublesome topic to understand. The causes range from fear of being punished to worms to deficiencies. God knows why they do it ????..but it bugs the owners no end!

Dogs don?t have psychologists. Canine psychologists are probably the most in demand vets and probably every owner needs his services at least once in his pets life span.

Human to Dog Age calculator

This is only an approximation for readers and the rough formulae is : The first canine year is 9 years of human age and each subsequent year is 7. Some texts state that for small breeds each subsequent year is 7 years, while for giant breeds each subsequent year is 9. This means that : A Pomeranian Aged 11 is 79 human years ( 1*9 + 10 * 7)A Great Dane Aged 11 is 99 human years ( 1* 9 + 10 *9) This probably explains why giant breeds have a shorter life span compared to miniature breeds.

Training

The Art and Science of Dog Training

The Importance of training cannot be stressed enough. If we can educate our children for twenty years why not train our pets for only three to six months! An untrained pet can be a hazard especially if it is more than 40 Kilograms in weight. Social and ethical obligations therefore make it mandatory for you to train your pets.

Basic Obedience training includes commands like sit, down, come. go, stay, heel, salute, speak, quiet etc. Imagine a fifty kilo Rottweiler pulling you down the street! Therefore teaching it obedience is important. Also remember obedience means your pup or dog will not steal food, eat rubbish, sleep on your bed, jump on your visitors or humiliate you publicly. Dr Unny disagrees that training means making the dog a circus animal. If our children can be disciplined why not our pets. Obedience training is a necessity for all dogs irrespective of breed or type. It takes a good trainer between three to four months to train a dog in this.

Advanced training is not for all dogs and is breed specific. Scent determination is best for dogs like labs and Alsatians. Guarding is good with naturally aggressive breeds like the Rottweiler, Doberman, Alsatian, Gaddis, Rajapalayams etc. Toy dogs can perform tricks well.

Never go for advanced training before completing basic obedience training well. Also remember if the dog is trained to kill or attack but is poor in the command of recall, you could be in legal trouble. Training in these commands needs a minimum of six months to one year.

Never start advanced training before completing basic obedience training well. Also remember that if the dog is trained to kill or attack but is poor in the recall command its like having a loaded gun in a childs hand, very dangerous and potentially lethal. Train your dog in these commands for at least 6 months before starting Guard training.

Dr Unny has a staff of three trainers including dog master Niranjan Singh a retired BSF Dog trainer with over thirty years experience. Gobind and Anil also serve as part time trainers and compouders at this clinic. They all charge between Rs 1800 ? Rs 3000 depending on the dog and the location. All training is done at the clients house. All accessories needed for good training is available at the clinic.

Recently we have started to experiment with clicker training.

It is however a misconception that a professional trainer is needed to train your dogs. The best trainer is the owner himself or herself. But one needs to be methodical and regular with the schedule. The efforts will begin to show in a few months.A Manual on Dog Training is available now at the clinic. All that one needs to train ones pet is mentioned. Please read it and try training at your end.The golden thumb rule that serves to tell you about how a trainer is treating your dog is that if your pet crouches in fear when he sees his trainer, it is being ill treated. It?s time then to get a new trainer!!!!

Videos on Dog Training

Diseases

A few common diseases you could see in your pets?

This page is to give information in one line on the most common diseases clients see in Delhi, India. It is not meant to be conclusive but rather only informative. Please consult your veterinarian or Dr Unny for details.

Viral Diseases: The most common viral diseases one can see include Parvo and Distemper. Parvo affects dogs of all ages and is more dangerous in pups below two months. It causes a hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. Until all preliminary vaccines are given never take a pup out of the house, or else he will be at risk to get these diseases. Parainfluenza causes kennel cough characterized by a hacking dry cough, which persists for weeks. Adeno Virus causes jaundice in dogs, and all the above are easily preventable by vaccination. Rabies causes 100% fatality in animals and man and is caused by bullet shaped virus. Corona virus causes symptoms similar to Parvo but is less fatal.

Distemper affects the respiratory, enteric and nervous systems and is almost 100% fatal. WE WISH TO STATE THAT WE DO THE SPINAL TAP TECHNIQUE TO TRY AND CURE DISTEMPER HERE AT OUR CLINIC. WE ARE AMONG THE FEW CLINICS TO HAVE MASTERED THIS TECHNIQUE. TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS PLEASE VISIT : http://www.kindheartsinaction.com/archives/88. We also try Canglob D or Distemper serum which is given @ of 0.4 ml/kg for 5 days to the dog. We cannot assure results from any of the treatments , but do try a combination of serum, the spinal tap and homeopathy.

Bacterial diseases: These include Leptospirosis, which Dr Unny feels is on the rise in Delhi. Other diseases include bacterial pyoderma?s and Puppy strangles that cause skin trouble. Other infections include Gastritis by bacteria like Helicobacter sp.

Reproductive diseases: The most common is false pregnancies that are seen after two months of heat if the female does not conceive. Orchitis or inflammation of the testis is seen in males. Pyometra is a serious disease of female dogs where the uterus is filled with pus. Mastitis is seen in the mammary glands of lactating females if there is improper drainage of milk.

Congenital diseases: Are those that are seen at birth and include Canine Hip Dysplasia seen in medium to large breeds especially Alsatians and causes progressive lameness and paralysis. Deafness is seen in some breeds like the Dalmatian. Epilepsy is quite common and Dr Unny has seen the maximum number in Alsatian?s and members of the Spitz breed. Some herinas like the Umblical hernia are also congenital.

Acquired Ailments: Hernias are breakage of the musculature and protrusion of the internal organs. Maggot wounds where the larvae of flies eat into wounds and create festering areas in the body. Fractures where the bones break due to stress or injury. Ottitis where the ears are infected and inflamed causing pain to the pets. It is very common in Delhi. Hepatitis or jaundice and is very common in dogs. Poisoning is either accidental or malicious and commonly seen in aggressive dogs.

Parasitic diseases: Are very common in summer and include ticks, fleas, mites etc on the skin. Internally they include tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms etc. They all cause the animal to lose health and result in un-thriftiness. Prevention is the best cure and control.

At this clinic we use a combination of allopathy and homeopathy and we also have a homeopath attached to us as a consultant. An Ayurvedic consultant also provides his inputs to us on how to deal with chronic problems. Dr Unny has done Reiki healing and uses it to heal pets. If he is quietly patting your pet, he?s probably healing it!! A holistic approach is used to provide the fastest and quickest cure to your pets. Before embarking on alternative therapies we always take the owners consent. We also consider up-coming therapies like auto-heamo therapy which is hailed as the future front line therapy for chronic ailments.

And lastly I would like you to be patient when it comes to the treatment of your pet. Remember the constraints that we vets work under. The diagnosis of your pet is constrained by the lack of many modern day facilities human doctors take for granted like CAT scans or MRI scans. Often blood examinations are costly and owners cannot afford it. Not all our patients are co-operative and we work under constant danger of getting bitten. And like children, our patients cannot speak, so diagnosis is mostly based on symptoms that often come up rather late, making the diagnosis late.

All in all not a very easy job, but very satisfying none the less!!!

As the common saying goes ?Not happy by something about us or something we did, then tell us?, but satisfied by us then tell everyone else?????!!!!!!!!?. Thanks in advance.

Videos on Diseases

Cases

Puppy Strangles

A rare immune debilitating disease of pups, where bacterial infections cause severe scarring and hair loss. if left untreated can be life threatening.

Corneal Ulcer

A very common case in many Brachycephalic breeds. It happens because the eyes protrude outside in breeds like the Pug and Pekingese, any injury causes them to scratch the eye leading to these ulcers.

Demodicosis

Caused by a mite, it can be immune debilitating. Here the pup has a localised form that was easily cured.

Dental Tartar

Accumulation of tartar can cause severe ginigivitis, stomatitis, and halitosis or bad smell from the mouth. We perform Dental Scaling regularily at our clinic.

Sertoli Cell Tumor

This tumor caused by the retention of the testis or failure of the testis to come to the scrotum causes Gynaecomastia or male feminizing syndrome. We advise the removal of any retained testis before the age of 4 years. In this picture you can see the male looking like a female.

Dystocia

Dystocia or inability to deliver the pup. We perform Ceasareans regularily at our clinic. In this picture you can see the bitch having only one large pup that could not come out due to the large size.

Hip Dysplasia

A recent upswing due to poor breeding is rendering many breeds unfit to keep. Its a genetic disease predisposed by envoirnmental factors. This pup a Pug could not walk because of wasting of its hind legs and progressive arthritis. It was eventually euthenised.

Megacolon

A Disease where there is chronic constipation and obstipation. Treatment available both medically and surgically. In this X ray the colon is seen to be thrice the normal size and full of retained stool.

Transmissible Canine Venereal Tumor

A common problem in animals of both sexes spread as a sexually transmissible disease. Treatment is mostly medical with chemo therapeutic agents and very rarely surgery.

Surgeries done at our clinic

At our clinic we have special emphasis on surgery. It is an important part of Veterinary Science that has been neglected for long. We have a specialized team of doctors working together who in tandem have performed many complicated surgeries. We have the latest equipment inclusing overhead shadowless Surgical lights, oxygen, pulse oxymeter, oxygen, electrocautery, equipment for bone work, facilities for cataract etc. We have a double drum high pressure sterilizer for good sterilization and we use indicator tapes to tell us if the sterilization point has been reached or not. We have a specialist anesthetist at every major surgery.

A normal uterus, we advise panhystrectomy at an early age for all clients who dont want pups

Pyometra, or pus in uterus in bitches whose uterus has not been removed.

Rabbit castration we also operate cats, rabbits, mice etc

A 50 gram white mouse who gangrenous foot was amputated

Intestinal Surgery

Stones stuck in the Urethra

Sertoli cell tumor, its best to remove testis in the abdominal cavity

A ranula or salivary cyst removed after a delicate 2 hour surgery

Zepps for chronic ottitis externa

Cataract Surgery

Bone surgery

Ceasarean Section

Corneal Ulcer surgery

Intussusception

Bone plating in a fracture

Tumor removal

Pulse Oymeter, to monitor the pulse and oxygen content during surgery

And dont forget you need to sign this consent form before we do any surgery!!

Useful Videos

Take a Quick Quiz

Why not take a short quiz on pets and see how much you know about your pets? After all knowledge is a great asset and half baked knowledge is a liability! So go ahead and match your wits and enjoy yourselves!!!!!

Dogs are ancestors of wolves and were domesticated due to a mutual need of man and the animal itself. True or False.

Indian native breeds are predominantly hounds, because they enjoyed the patronage of kings for hunting. True or False

The Boxer got its name from its habit of playing with others with its front two legs. True or False.

Delaying vaccinations can be fool-hardy as prevention is better than cure. True or False.

Pets can get worms from their mothers even if they have no other external contact. True or False.

The simplest way to calculate your dog’s weight is to pick it up yourself and then subtract your own weight. True or False.

Dogs must be dewormed every three months and vaccinated yearly. True or False.

Age has no correlation with vaccinations or other routine veterinary care which must continue as per schedule. True or False.

Unmated female dogs are prone to mammary tumors and pus in the uterus. True or False.

Getting your bitch neutered before her first heat gets the chances of her developing mammary tumors to close to zero. True or False.

Cocker Spaniels and Alsatians are more prone to ear infections and therefore need more care. True or False.

Native Indian breeds are healthier as a general rule than other pedigreed animals. True or False.

Training must be started by at least five months of age for all breeds that have a nature of being aggressive. True or False.

A dog dragging its anus can have impacted anal glands or worms in its stomach. True or False.

Getting an ovulation test of a bitch in heat will give you better conception rates. True or False.

A routine blood analysis on a yearly basis is recommended every year in all dogs above eight years. True or False.

Getting a pup to your home at the age of six weeks is the best option as it allows proper puppy socialization. True or False.

Adult dogs like Great Danes and Alsatians must never be forced to exercise after a heavy meal. True or False.

Ticks can cause very severe ailments in dogs and must be controlled at any cost. True or False.

Its the grace of my Guru AMMA that i have achieved whatever little I am today. I thank her for it.

Ps. All answers to the questions are true!!!

Names for your pet

Tiger, Buzo and Bruno…………….common names for all pets. Why not think beyond these names. Here are a few examples of a few intresting names for your pets.

A name signifies a personality……………….an image…… a feeling………….emotions…………………feel it, sense it and then name your pet.

One of my clients has named him Mr Chang, aand thats unique aand imaginative for this breed!!

Lady Bonzai, Chote nawab and Chutki are great names!!

For the male dog CHINTAMANI sounds great and for the female PUGLI is a great option.

Why not tell us a few names you think suits different breeds, we'll let our clients know of them, so that they have more options. Go on, let your creativity flow.....unhindered.

AMMA, My Guru

My grace and source of inspiration

I was wondering if there was a need to add a page about AMMA, the hugging saint. After all it is a professional website dealing with pets but then I felt an inner urge to do so. All medicines are the same, yet at some clinics patients recover faster than at others! So that is where I feel I am blessed to have the grace of my Guru. Not many people can boast of the fact that they were instructed by their spiritual teachers of how to get on with their professional practice. I am eternally grateful that AMMA was with me (and still is) at the start of my career.

AMMA as she is popularly known around the world is one of the only Guru’s to personally hug each and every person who comes to take Her Darshan. She speaks to everyone and gives prasad. I don’t know of any Saint in the world who has sat for more than 10 hours daily for the past 30 years solving problems of people across the globe. She runs many charity institutes and has a simple philosophy to help one who in turn when possible should help another one, imagine the number of people to benefit from this!

I first met AMMA when I was a student in 1996. I went to Her ashram in Kerala and had Her Darshan. She spent a lot of time with me. The visits increased and in 1997 I asked Her what I should do when I passed out, She was kind enough to tell me to start my own clinic. In March 1998 I started a small clinic that was a modified part of the garage in my house. To my good fortune, She was in Delhi around the same time and came to our house. It was then that she stepped in to my small 80 sq-foot clinic. The rest is history and we have already expanded to 400 sq-feet of commercial space. It is said that wherever the Guru steps is sacred, I treat my clinic in a similar way; it’s a place for prayer and karma. My practice is my dharma and karma, and my actions are a tribute to my Guru.

Grace and healing go hand in hand…………..

It is therefore no surprise that whenever some patient who seems incurable stages a miraculous recovery, I attribute the credit to Her. Similarly when I fail in my attempts to heal, I also surrender it to Her. What I mean to say is that I feel I am but an instrument of the divine chosen to heal, whether I succeed or not is not within my hands, what is however in my grasp, is effort. And I put in the maximum effort in each and every case I get. After that irrespective of the results I am able to sleep well. And that is the attitude I wish to carry till I retire from the profession. The day I feel that I don’t want to enter my clinic will be the day I retire. Today it would take ten wild horses to tie me down and prevent me from doing the one job i know, treat my patients. It’s the world around which I revolve. The day I am free and have less patients I get depressed. And the day I have no time to sit, I have excess e energy, an adrenaline thrill!!! Quite opposite of what one would expect.I pray everyday to AMMA that I am able to reduce the pain of my patients, to be able to heal fast and for the divine energy to flow through me. Till the day I am alive that shall be my prayer and may my Guru give me the strength to go through this phase with flying colors. As AMMA says it is better to wear away than to just rust away. She has also said that one needs to be like a incense stick that spreads good smell and vibrations as it slowly ends its life. One must live in todays world knowing fully well that a selfish existance is the worst way to live.